Vape use among UAE university students highest in Arab states, study suggests
September 23, 2025 by thenationalnews.com
Vape use among UAE university students highest in Arab states, study suggests
Almost 40% of university students in the UAE use vapes, the highest among Arab countries studied. Factors like availability, various flavors, and online promotion contribute to the popularity. While vaping is seen as less harmful than smoking tobacco, health risks remain. Doctors recommend stricter controls on access to these products. In the UAE, 23% of students had vaped in the past month, indicating a growing trend. Flavors attract many users, but doctors suggest vapes for smokers aiming to quit. Concerns arise over the high prevalence among young adults. UAE authorities are urged to adapt regulations as the nicotine market evolves rapidly.
11.10% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 1.0 million current smokers in United Arab Emirates 15.50% of men are current smokers but only 2.60% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
